Ontario Woodlot Association Renfrew County Chapter

04/21/2026

As you are out doing spring cleanup, think about those dried leaves and needles, conifer foliage and other fine fuels close to your home that could ignite from a wildfire. OMNR graphic

03/09/2026

Mark your calendars!
Renfrew Chapter OWA presents:
TAKE CARE OF YOUR WOODLOT DAY
Saturday, May 2, 2026
at the Eagle’s Nest in Eganville
Details to come.

11/15/2025

Find someone who looks at you like Forestry staff look at bark.

Join Forestry staff to learn about Toronto's urban forest, which is one of the largest in the world. We'll talk about what makes the urban forest so special and share tools to explore and understand it.

More events will be added soon! https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/parks-recreation/program-activities/arts-hobbies-interests/nature-eco-programs/forestry-talks-tours/forestry-talks-tours-calendar/

Tuesday, November 18
Runnymede Library (2178 Bloor St W)
2 - 3 p.m.

Monday, December 1
St. Lawrence Library Branch (171 Front Street E)
3 - 4 p.m.

Image: Examples of bark from common species in Toronto that have interesting bark. Note that these are not all native species (e.g. Norway Maple), it focuses on deciduous species, and is not comprehensive since we have an estimated 116 species in Toronto.

08/11/2025

04/15/2025

Butternut Health Expert Workshop – Now in Ancaster, Ontario!

Join us for the 2025 Butternut Health Expert Workshop in Ancaster, Ontario. Be the first to secure your spot by signing up for the waitlist today! Looking ahead, our 2026 workshop will be hosted in Eastern Ontario, so stay tuned for more details. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with experts and contribute to butternut tree conservation!

https://fgca.net/2024-butternut-health-expert-workshop/

04/15/2025

An interesting read in the Hamilton Spectator on the Renfrew County Managed Forests and our Renfrew County Forester, Lacey Rose.

thespec com/news/canada/coming-soon-to-a-renfrew-county-forest-near-you-tree-planters/article_116506a7-a57b-5a84-a4db-f4b32b3f32c1.html

04/15/2025

An interesting article in the Hamilton Spectator on the Renfrew County managed forests and Renfrew County forester, Lacey Rose.

https://www.thespec.com/news/canada/coming-soon-to-a-renfrew-county-forest-near-you-tree-planters/article_116506a7-a57b-5a84-a4db-f4b32b3f32c1.html

04/06/2025

Take Care of Your Woodlot
Saturday, May 3, 2025
9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

The Eagles Nest Hall, Eganville Community Centre,
178 Jane St., Eganville

-Make a Management Plan and get a break on property taxes (MFTIP) – Joe Yaraskavitch
-Managing forests on a small scale – Renfrew County Forest examples – Lacey Rose
-FireSmart - How to reduce the risk of wildfire on your property - Bill McHale

Registration:
Member/Student $10.00
Non-member - $20.00
Those who register by April 23 will receive lunch.

Register at: https://www.ontariowoodlot.com/event-6143165?CalendarViewType=1&SelectedDate=5/5/2025

For more info contact: [email protected]